The attitude of slovak evangelical churches to liturgy

JURČOVÁ, Mária. The attitude of Slovak Evangelical Churches to Liturgy. [Master thesis] / Mária Jurčová. - Charles Univerzity in Prague. Hussite Theological Faculty; - Supervisor: prof. ThDr. Pavel Procházka, PhD. - Degree: Master. - Prague : HTF UK, 2011. 83 p. This Master thesis "The attitude of Slovak Evangelical Churches to Liturgy" deals with current shape of Sunday worship in Slovak evangelical churches. This study shows liturgical tension which generates our changing culture and also asks a question how can we form liturgy in this new culture. The purpose of this thesis is to describe current situation and liturgy in Slovak evangelical churches and outline assumes of liturgical renewal in changing times. The first chapter is short introduction to the terminology. The second chapter focuses on the New Testament point of view regarding questions of the liturgy. The third chapter deal with new cultural transformation in the world and in Slovakia and is also focused on impact of these changes on evangelical liturgy. New culture, known as postmodernism, shows new styles of liturgy. The fourth chapter brings empirical results of evangelical liturgy research. This thesis wants to contribute for present discussion about liturgical renewal in evangelical churches. Keywords: Liturgy - Worship -..